Many individuals of Italian descent are interested in applying for Italian citizenship by descent at the consulate for where they live. There are many topics to keep in mind such as the requirements, documents, and the process involved in obtaining Italian citizenship by descent. This episode will cover the eligibility requirements in order to apply, including how to prove that an individual's ancestors were actually Italian citizens. It’s also important to consider which consulate you can use to apply for Italian citizenship by descent and the importance of booking an appointment online as soon as possible. This episode will also answer the question whether you need to speak Italian to get Italian citizenship and dive into the specific documents you need to provide when applying for Italian citizenship by descent, including birth certificates, death certificates, and naturalization records. We also touch on the potential need for additional documents if you have ancestors who were married to people in the Italian line of descent and the costs and timeline associated with the application process and how an application is assessed. Once granted citizenship, you'll have access to all the rights and benefits of being an Italian citizen. In this episode of the Italian Citizenship Podcast, hosts Marco Permunian, an Italian attorney, along with video podcaster and dual-citizen expat, Rafael Di Furia will go over 5 of the most frequently asked questions about getting Italian citizenship by descent at an Italian consulate whether you're interested in exploring your Italian heritage or looking to gain citizenship in the European Union.